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"They were a really great company to work with. I called for an estimate as the dollar amounts I saw on

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" ...More quoted me several figures depending on the location of the vent and how they would access it. In the end the cost was less than 1/2 of the original quote. They arrived on time and were very pleasant and talkative about the process and the upkeep necessary. As they were leaving they passed my daughter's room and asked how old she was -- we said 5 and Mr.

reached into his bag and pulled out a little picture book about chimney sweeps and left it for her on her bed. Sweet.

-Beth E.

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did an excellent job. We had a weird smell coming from the laundry room. Since we figured it was some sort of creature that crawled in" ...More to escape the cold, we wanted it cleaned fast. Got several companies off angie's list, but none could come for a couple days.

told me he would be there after his last job. He was professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. Turned out there was a bunch of lint and pet hair, and no poor animal. Definitely going to hire him again.

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Yes Jupiter. It depends on the severity of the situation, is the mold encapsulated in the insulation. If yes, than replace [insulation] it with new. Is it on the casing of the heater? If yes, clean it with a mold neutralizing metal cleaner. It's not a matter of finding something or someone to clean or address the existing mold. It's a matter of finding a contractor to rectify what is causing the mold grow. It's coming from excessive moisture in the air-handler unit. I can say with 100% surety you’re dealing with poor airflow and/or incorrect equipment sizing! Either issue will cause excessive icing of the evaporator coil, which leads to excessive condensate water in the system. The condensate will eventually overflow the drain pan leaving stagnant water in the air-handler housing, which leads to mold growth. I would not let any contractor do any kind of temporary repair, add any device like a UV light or air-cleaning product until the aforementioned is corrected. I talk a lot about this in my videos and on my website. It is the result of improper system design from unqualified contractors. There is a reason why some guys cost more than others, and this is one reason why!

If the ducts are venting through a window I'm assuming the duct work is all easily accessible. Lowe's and Home Depot sell a cleaning kit that uses an electric drill to spin the brush as it goes through the ductwork. I've found it to work quite well and you can do it yourself. It may take a few passes the first time to get everything out if it has been a while since it was last cleaned. Just make sure you get all of the loose lint out after running the brush through from both ends and you're good to go. Please note that if the line is not hard but rather a flex duct line you can easily puncture a whole in it with this kit and will do better to clean it by hand.

There are varying opinions on the type of cleaning to have done on your air ducts. My opinion is that it varies based on the type of duct work you have. If you have solid material (typically metal) ducting you can have use a company that uses a brush to scrape the system clean. If you have flexible plastic or foil ducts the solvent cleaners are generally a safer bet since the brushes often tear holes in the soft material and/or pull joints loose. It really depends on what type on ducting you have. You're ducts will collect all kinds of dirt, skin cells and allergens over time so if you see dicoloration around your vents it is probably time to get them checked and cleaned.

Also, don't stop at the duct work. Don't forget your annual system check up by a licensed HVAC technician. They'll make sure your system is running at peak performance, keeping it running efficiently and with as little impact as possible on your electric bill. You can often save the cost of the annual tune up in the electricity cost saved. If you have a natural gas system a bi-annual check and cleaning of the HVAC unit may be advisable to save electricity and gas.

the answers in this on this page are all correct but you are using a bandaide to to cure the infection have a trust hvac tech open your system to see where the dust is coming from you more than likely have an impacted coil that need to acid wash to bring it back to oringinal anything left from the fire is still inbeded in that coil. just remember after that job to keep your filters clean change once a month in the summer and every two months in the winter.

Dryer Vent Cleaning reviews in New York

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Bought a ten year old house. Previous owner had dogs. Dryer vents are fire hazards. Noticed the great reviews on site about

. They charged me for cleaning the dryer vent. 7 months later noticed horrible odor coming from inside dryer. Took dryer apart, cleaned it with bleach. Smell remained. Called another cleaning service ...More to inspect dryer vent for possible dead animal. They found "8-10 years worth of lent and a massive amount of dog hair". We don't have a dog. I will be getting my money back.”

- Michael B.

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Amazing! If I could give this company a Triple A rating, I would. The owner,

, was very particular about only cleaning metal pipes and he was right to be so cautious. Plastic can be a fire hazard and is also harder to clean. They use a brush and vacuum instead of just compressed air as most other companies do.
Two men came right ...More on time -

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. They were professional, patient (small space to work in and nervous owner!), clean, neat, and courteous. It took a lot of extra time to get the dryer in and out of the closet, but they never complained - just did what they had to.
They tested the air flow and temperature before and after. What a difference! My dryer now dries everything in 1/4 the time it took before the cleaning. I had not cleaned the pipe/vent in years, but it should be done every year. I will definitely hire them again and am recommending them to all my friends with washer/dryers.
They may be more expensive than some other companies, but it is well worth it for a great job, easy experience, and peace of mind.”

- Cathy W.

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Their equipment did not cover the full length of the duct. The primary brush and vacuum hose would have been long enough, if inserted from both top and bottom (which was done), but the duct had

in it and could not be reached over the full distance. The dryer does seem to be working much better.”

- THOMAS L.

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Recently I had to select a company to clean and repair my gas laundry dryer duct in our brownstone. We had just found out that it had been installed incorrectly and was posing a safety hazard. From your list we selected

. We are so glad to be able to be able to write a positive recommendation for

, 888 280 8368, who came today.We got an early appointment. They were prompt, hard working and personable. They showed me exactly what was wrong and explained what they were doing at each step. They cleaned up after themselves well and removed the trash created by their work. They explained what we need to do going forward to keep the duct clean.
I'd give them an A. Would certainly hire them again.”

- June C.

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When first contacted,

wanted to come see the dryer and vent installation in order to determine the correct cost for doing the work. I understand his reluctance to commit to a price without knowing the details of the installation, but I preferred to have a better idea of the approximate cost. I was able to send him photos of ...More the installation and describe the access, and he determined a price based on the photos and my description.
He was prompt and professional. The fees were reasonable, although not cheap. The vent was cleaned from the roof on a cold windy day.”